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Best Computers

Which Computers performed best in our tests?

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We tested 133 computers to determine the best-performing models. Our expert lab technicians tested each Computer based on the following criteria:

  • Display
  • Performance
  • Versatility
  • Speakers
  • Ergonomics

Below lists the Computers that rated best in each of the tests our experts looked for. Learn about how these tests were performed and find out which Computer is rated best when you subscribe.

Consumer Reports Ratings for Best Computers

ratingsBest Computer for Display
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For all-in-ones, display is our judgment of clarity, color, brightness, and viewing angle.


This Computer which tested best for Display has the following features: .

ratingsBest Computer for Performance
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Based on performance while running productivity applications, multimedia applications, and 3D games.


This Computer which tested best for Performance has the following features: Memory-card reader, Remote control, Touchscreen, Built-in webcam, TV tuner, Facial recognition, Fingerprint reader, Blu-ray or DVD, Multitouch touchpad, Number of USB ports, FireWire port, FireWire 400 port, FireWire 800 port, eSATA port, Thunderbolt port, Express card slot, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi type (802.11), WiMAX, VGA video out, DVI video out, HDMI output and Digital video out.

ratingsBest Computer for Versatility
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Includes hardware such as memory-card slots and AV connections, software such as security programs and productivity applications, and tech support and warranty provisions.


This Computer which tested best for Versatility has the following features: Suitable for gaming, Number of speakers, Wireless keyboard, Wireless mouse, Touchscreen, Touchpad, Memory-card reader, CompactFlash reader, SD/MMC reader, xD reader, SM (SmartMedia) reader, MS (Memory Stick) reader, Remote control, TV tuner, Blu-ray reader, Built-in webcam, Built-in microphone, Free recycling of old PC, Number of USB ports, FireWire 400 port, FireWire 800 port, eSATA port, Thunderbolt port, Wi-Fi type (802.11), Gigabit Ethernet, Digital video out, HDMI video out, HDMI video in, DisplayPort video out, Coaxial digital audio out, Optical digital audio out, Analog surround sound out and Free memory slot.

ratingsBest Computer for Speakers
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Covers speaker fidelity, bass response, and loudness.


This Computer which tested best for Speakers has the following features: Suitable for gaming, Number of speakers, Wireless keyboard, Wireless mouse, Touchscreen, Touchpad, Memory-card reader, CompactFlash reader, SD/MMC reader, xD reader, SM (SmartMedia) reader, MS (Memory Stick) reader, Remote control, TV tuner, Blu-ray reader, Built-in webcam, Built-in microphone, Free recycling of old PC, Number of USB ports, FireWire 400 port, FireWire 800 port, eSATA port, Thunderbolt port, Wi-Fi type (802.11), Gigabit Ethernet, Digital video out, HDMI video out, HDMI video in, DisplayPort video out, Coaxial digital audio out, Optical digital audio out, Analog surround sound out and Free memory slot.

ratingsBest Computer for Ergonomics
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Represents the quality of the keyboard and pointing device, and accessibility of features.


This Computer which tested best for Ergonomics has the following features: Memory-card reader, Remote control, Touchscreen, Built-in webcam, TV tuner, Facial recognition, Fingerprint reader, Blu-ray or DVD, Multitouch touchpad, Number of USB ports, FireWire port, FireWire 400 port, FireWire 800 port, eSATA port, Thunderbolt port, Express card slot, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi type (802.11), WiMAX, VGA video out, DVI video out, HDMI output and Digital video out.